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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1908

Page

5

Wilden divorce suit cites threats and ten thousand alimony

Mrs Salina J Wilden files in superior court for divorce from Will J Wilden of Wlithart township charging repeated abusive actions including a night of threats with dynamite on the premises. She seeks 10000 alimony and restraining orders on sale or mortgage of property until settlement. Hortense M Hahn also files for divorce from Clarence R Hahn on grounds of desertion and non support after he sent money to Kansas City never delivered. The Hahns formerly resided at Goshen.

Salina J. Wilden One Superior Will J.wilden Wlithart Township Wilden Ihei Abs. Wilden Goshen M. Hahn Clarence R. Hahn Hahn Kansas City

Ireland bride seeks relief in city court trial

Police report of a case in which Held, a foreman, faced amended charges after an affidavit by Mrs Catherine Cephes. The affidavit was withdrawn and a new accusation filed. The husband, a local man, was bound over for $500 on a separate charge. The wife, recently married to Held’s stepson and from Ireland, describes severe abuse by her husband and his family, including neglect, cruelty, and abandonment. Friends prompted action after the husband briefly contributed to her support.

Martin T --Shore Catherine Cephes Deglect Ireland

New South Shore Route Name Adopted by Chicago Line

Officials of the Chicago Lake Shore and South Bend Railway rename the South Shore route and unveil a revised timetable. The new schedule adds a limited train and adjusts car operations between South Bend, LaSalle Street, and Calumet stations while increasing service east and west. Nineteen local Hammond to Gary trains continue, and ten cars run between Hammond and Michigan City.

Chicago, Lake Shore & South Bend Railway Company South Shore South Bend LaSalle’ Street Chicago Calumet Han Mond South Bend Michigan City Hammond Gary

Elkhart Men Dominate Local Gun Club Shoot

Henry Kolb secretary of the Goshen Gun Club tabulated scores and announced winners. Roy Miles of Milford led with six turkeys and 81 blue rocks from 140 possible. Fred Reenleee of Goshen took five turkeys with 126 birds from 200. Richard Turnock of Elkhart and Charles Witt among top finishers.

Henry Kolb Goshen Anho Roy Miles Milford Fred.reenlee Richard Turnock Elkhart Charles Witt

Elkhart Democrats Urge Meeting on Shively Resolution

Local Democrats from Elkhart County call a Monday night gathering at Truth Hall to express sentiment on the Benj. F. Shively resolution and the U. S. senatorship. They accuse Wikhart legislators of a pact with St. Joseph County and urge prompt action to reflect the electorate.

Alll Democrats Elkhart Vicinty Truth Hall Benj. F. Shively Wikhart St. Joseph United States Shively United States Senate Democratic Party

Detectives Seek Two Suspects Tied to Counterfeiting

Capt Hall of the Secret Service and Indianapolis men led a Monday search in Elkhart and South Bend for two men linked to counterfeiting cases against William Hickman and Dennis Allison. They allegedly passed bad money in South Bend last spring and face trial in Indianapolis. One suspect is said to have fled to Michigan.

Hall Secret Service Indiannapolis Elkhart Guy Clark Thomas Butler Indianapolis Dec Thesmans South Bend Michigan

Teachers Face Empty Treasury in South Bend

Fragmented OCR reads indicate South Bend teachers face salary shortages as the board skips or delays promised payments until a spending provision is provided, signaling budget strain and potential disruption of pay.

Inland waterways survey urged for Elkhart and region

National Rivers and Harbors Congress official S A Thompson urged joint city action to push for government surveys of Erie and Michigan canal routes. He said surveys, then coordinated campaigns, could win federal approval and attract inland-waterway benefits for Elkhart South Bend Goshen Fort Wayne and Monroe Benton Harbor routes.

Erie Michigan Elkhart S.A. _Thompson National Rivers and Harbors Congress C. T. Greene Hunc Michigan Waterways Mgr. Thomson Thompson Bonj. B Deahl Goshen National Rivers’ and” Harbors Congress Washington Erie and Michigan Canal Toledo and Elkhart Ft. Wayne Monroe Benton ‘Harbor South Bend Indiana Wivers Harbors Congress All- Parte

FIRM MAY PAY OUT

Creditors meet December 10 in Referee Lambert’s office South Bend to review W P Bacon furniture firm. Claims total 28601 22 with assets estimated 35556 33, about 7000 more than liabilities. James Light seeks 1800 for commissions. appraisers named to value Indiana stock. Inventory work begins at the Elkhart and Kendalville stores.

W. P. Bacon Furniture Lambert South Bend Elain Focal James Light Bacon Francis. B. Lambert George Nuiteber Jr K. Kirkwood Andrew ‘Zigler AW. P Indiana Wikhart Furniture Kendalville Elkhart

Goshen youth in court on theft and larceny charges

Paul Raifsnyder, a Goshen conductor, is brought before Sheriff Ziesel after being charged with burglary and larceny in connection with stealing brass fittings from Goshen Motor Works. He pleads not guilty and awaits trial with bond set at 7400.

Jany Ines Paul Raifsynder William Aifsynder Goshen Michigan Lake Shore Ziesel Railsynder Goshen Motor Works Hrig Uake Elkhart Jesse Lei Smith Raifenyder Bvolkhart Clyde Lessee Ofuer Lewis H.jordan Et

Taft Cannon Cease Fire Reported In May Truce

Hot Springs reports a truce in the Taft Cannon dispute. A mediator and Representative William B. McKinley are said to have arranged terms. If President elect Taft agrees to Cannon as Speaker, reformists within Roosevelt and Taft factions may gain a smoother path to a progressive program.

Hot Springs William B. McKinley Chicago Cannon The House Mr.Taft

Ruler Faces Scrutiny Over Secret Money Ties

A public probe examines a leading official's undisclosed funding links. Investigators seek records from financial partners and political groups to determine influence, with officials emphasizing transparency while opposition calls for full disclosure.

National association blasts bridge plan amid dynamite threat

A national organization warned that a bridge project in Oregon could be dynamited to stop the work. The body said it would pursue legal action and seize treasury funds to punish the effort.

National’ Erectors Ihea Atiow

Secret Service Man Visits Elkhart

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Secret Service man visiting Elkhart and an apparent misread line about a Captain visiting Jelishayt South Bend, with unclear context and transcription errors.

Segret Elkhart

Indiana civic leader Murdock dies. bank president and gas advocate

Longtime Lafayette figure Mr. Murdock died after a career as founder of Citizens Natural Gas of Lafay ette and president of Merchants Bank. He organized the Indiana School Book Company and led gas ventures in Ohio and Indiana. Survived by two sons and a daughter, his widow Mrs. Joanna Bourk Murdock had died earlier.

Ariel Tippecanoe Cwarden Indiana Michigan Lafayette Chicago New York Citizens Natural ‘Gas, Company Merchants’ National ‘Bank Indiana School ‘Book Company Murdock Ohio South Bend Ft. “Wayne Wabasa Valley Joanna Bourk Samuel Charles” ‘Murdock Mary”. Murdock

Stevens Goes to Miners' Congress

A. F. Stevens of Silver City Idaho a mining magnate who has been in Elkhart several weeks left for Chicago and will travel to Pittsburgh Pa to attend the eleventh annual session of the American Mining congress He was commissioned by Governor Gooding to represent Idaho at the national gathering of mining experts.

Silver City Idaho Elkhart Chicago Pittsburg American Mining Congress Mgr Stevens Gov Goodie

Coal Wagon Runaway Injures Local Driver

David Smith, a coal teamster for B C Godfrey & Sons, was badly hurt in a runaway on Middlebury Street. The horses sprang the trace, the wagon wheel passed over his right hand thumb, and he dragged himself to the barn before going home on East Jackson Street. He endures considerable pain but believes he escaped more serious harm.

David Smith B.C. Godfrey’ & Sons Middlebury

Senator-Elect Walter Legeman Dies in Evansville

Dr. Walter Legeman, Republican senator-elect from Vanderburgh County, died while riding with his wife on Saturday after an illness. A special election will be necessary to select a successor.

Walter. Legeman Evansville Vanderburg Legeman

Berkey Cousin Accidentally Shot in Wall Pharmacy

A telegram reports William Berkey of Wall Pharmacy was accidentally shot by his cousin. The incident details remain unclear with fragments indicating a mishap at a local drugstore and ongoing investigation.

Berkey

Dr Williams Pink Pills Save Life Alleged Letter Claim

A testimonial describes a Bellefont patient suffering impoverished blood with palpitations breathlessness and weakness finding relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The letter claims several boxes restored health and urges others to request a free booklet and buy pills at 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.

Bellefon Dr. Williams

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Mrs.” Salina “Wilden “Resents Hortense Hahn Interurban Iigde of National Rivers Harbors Congress Sug Gests Peting ‘Communities Niagara Falls P. Bolan John Kern George Sargent Cornelius’ and Butt Warsaw Luther Troxel Church & Shavy Bernice Troxel” Et’ al. Hn J--R. Mather Taft Elmer Tes Iaknart Ea Jelishayt Gay Eyenioaeines Rex Beach Nerva Shoop Satan Fihee Ne Simpson
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